Sarah Otteman

Worked various dates on this production. From June to July 2016 worked as the casting assistant for the Boston Search. Responsibilities included extensive paperwork, setting up and running the open call, setting up sessions (Calling agents and actors), being in the audition session, and email correspondence with the Los Angeles Casting Office. In Los Angeles I worked as a Casting PA/Casting Coordinator helping with an open call in Los Angeles for boys 8-16. I also worked on set to help with I-9's and assisted with signing everyone in for the day.

As Casting assistant I was responsible for the paperwork, setting up auditions, contacting agents, contacting actors, running sessions as needed and I kept the casting director on task and organized. As Extras Casting director I was responsible for finding and hiring extras on a daily basis. Mostly 18-30 year olds. In charge of extensive email and paperwork, talking with production, making sure everyone was on set, on time every day and that everyone had the appropriate information.

Responsible for selecting, hiring and coordinating over 3000 extras for the film. Collaborated with directors, producers, AD Departments and costume departments to select appropriate talent specific to each film and scene. Coordinated the communication of daily call information to extras, ensuring the prompt arrival of the extras. Communicated with the actors unions (SAG-AFTRA) on behalf of production to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement with regard to extras.